Well, this is it. Draft Day has arrived. Iíve already done a recent mock which included trades, and although it was a challenge to try and project a number of trades and figure out pick compensation, I enjoy how it turned out. Having said that, I wanted to put forth one more effort on a two-rounder that does not include trades, where teams stick to their original draft order. I also wanted to include a final seven-round Rams projection as well. There are still plenty of picks still in limbo with a number of possible outcomes, making this draft all the more interesting.

ROUND ONE
1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
-This pick is coming down to the wire, but I think it would be a surprise if the selection for the Panthers was someone other than Newton.

2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
-The Von Miller talk is heating up, but can Denver really afford to pass on the draftís best defensive lineman to take a 4-3 OLB second overall?

3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
-Whichever defender Denver doesnít take will probably be selected here by Buffalo, as they could use both LB and DL help.

4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
-Count me among those who donít expect the Bengals to take Blaine Gabbert here. Hard to pass up an offensive weapon like Green.

6. Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
-Another spot where a trade down makes sense, especially given the way the board has fallen. Cleveland beat writers donít think Jones will be the pick here, which probably means he will be.

7. San Francisco *****: Robert Quinn, LB, North Carolina
-Quinn could scare some people off due to his medical, but I think the ***** would like to add his pass-rush prowess to their defense.

8. Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
-Iíve basically got Nick Fairley locked in to the Titans, so be prepared to see someone else taken by Tennessee in the first round.

9. Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith, OT, USC
-This should come down to an offensive lineman or cornerback, with a five-technique end as a dark horse. But I still like Smithís fit to the Cowboys.

10. Washington Redskins: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
-Washington might have to trade up if they want to secure Gabbert, but in this scenario, I had him falling to their pick here.

11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
-The Texans would like to find another corner to start opposite of Kareem Jackson in their secondary, and are fortunate to find the Prince still on the board.

12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker, QB, Washington
-A defensive end or offensive tackle will be awfully tempting, but the Vikings have nothing at quarterback and may not want to risk missing out.

13. Detroit Lions: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
-Protecting Matthew Stafford will be a priority in 2011, meaning the Lions will give a lot of consideration to offensive line help. CB or DE could be considered as well.

14. St. Louis Rams: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
-If the top two receivers are off the board, then this pick will either be a defensive lineman or a trade down. Smith is the best value on the board.

15. Miami Dolphins: Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida
-I wouldnít be shocked to see Ryan Mallett here, but the Dolphins may opt to improve an offensive line with only one surefire starter in Jake Long.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
-The Jaguars and Kerrigan have been a sensible match since the Senior Bowl due to Jacksonvilleís desperate need for pass rush help.

17. New England Patriots (f/OAK): Cameron Jordan, DE, California
-Iíve had J.J. Watt here for a long time, but I could also see New England preferring Jordan when itís all said and done.

18. San Diego Chargers: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
-Without a top 3-4 pass rusher on the board, San Diego will turn to their defensive line and go after Wisconsinís Watt.

19. New York Giants: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
-An offensive lineman is quite tempting, but Liuget could have an immediate impact on the interior of the Giantsí DL.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DaíQuan Bowers, DE, Clemson
-Huge fall for Bowers, but it could end here if Tampa Bay is comfortable with his medical situation.

FULL RAMS DAFT
Round Three: Will Rackley, OG, Lehigh
-Still like Rackley here as a mid-rounder who could challenge immediately at a weak right guard slot on the Ramsí OL.

Round Four: Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple
-Still very much intrigued by Jarrett here, as I think his versatility will be valued by Spagnuolo. Might be gone at this point, though.

Round Five: Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky
-The Rams would like to find a complimentary back to Jackson, and Locke looked explosive during the Senior Bowl.

Round Seven: Scott Lutrus, LB, Connecticut
-Provides depth at middle and strong side linebacker while contributing on special teams.

Round Seven: Dexter Larimore, NT, Ohio State
-Solid interior defender who could factor into the Ramsí rotation at nose tackle.

-04-28-2011

chiguy

Re: Nick's FINAL Two-Round NFL Mock (no trades) & 7-Round Rams Mock

I could live with this, especially if we could get Locke there. I kind of liked the draft from the other day a bit better because I love the idea of getting the DT in Round 2.

-04-28-2011

shower beers

Re: Nick's FINAL Two-Round NFL Mock (no trades) & 7-Round Rams Mock

I really like Jaiquawn Jarret and was going to include him in my mock, the one that I never created. However, I think round 4 may be too late to grab him, as you have predicted. Can't go wrong with Dex either. Nice mock!

-04-28-2011

MrOrange

Re: Nick's FINAL Two-Round NFL Mock (no trades) & 7-Round Rams Mock

Looks good as long as we can find some sort of solution at OLB in free agency. Its tough to fill so many holes!